In News Recently, India organised the IBSA (India, Brazil and South Africa) Tourism Ministers’ virtual meet. Key highlights of the meeting It highlighted the importance of strengthening cooperation in tourism to overcome the impact of the Covid 19 pandemic on the tourism sector. The significant aspect of the meeting was the adoption of the IBSA […]

Facts in News ‘incel’ movement   Recently, Experts have warned that the ‘incel’ movement is slowly becoming a threat to law and order. Key Points  The ‘incel’ movement is a dangerous online subculture comprising men who identify as ‘involuntary celibates’ and regularly express deeply misogynistic views about women. Over the years, several acts of violence […]

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1   Afghan President Ghani leaves the country as Taliban reach Kabul (IR) Implications of  American soldier withdrawal from Afghanistan, about the Taliban, objectives, impact on global peace and security, how does it affect India’s interest, suggestions to tackle it  GS […]

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3 1 Despite broad uptick in the economy, fewer quality jobs in urban areas now (Economy) What are the key findings of the PLFS report? Who releases it? Why does the employment scenario seem gloomy at present? What are steps that could help? […]

In News  Recently, the department of agriculture and farmers welfare furnished the figures in its report on Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Agriculture’s report.  Major Findings  For Farmers: Around 72.5 million farmers have benefited from the scheme between April 2016 and December 14, 2020.  Private companies profit: Private enterprises […]

In News For the first time, India is set to import 15 lakh tonnes of genetically modified soymeal. Why does India need to import? Rising Demands: The import of soymeal is to meet the current feed shortage in the country. There is a rising demand  for a major ingredient of poultry feed. Poor harvest: The […]

In News As per a report, “Operation Langda”, the ‘unofficial’ strategy, helped UP Police to nab 3,302 criminals since 2017. About Since March 2017, UP Police have shot at and injured at least 3,302 alleged criminals in 8,472 encounters, leaving several of them hobbled with bullet wounds on their legs.  The death toll from these […]

In News  Recently, the Centre notified ban on the use of ‘single-use plastic items from July by 2022 Key Points of notification  Prohibited commodities: The manufacture, import, stocking, distribution, sale and use of the following single-use plastic, including polystyrene and expanded polystyrene, commodities shall be prohibited with effect from the 1st July 2022 and other […]

In News  The Quality of Life for Elderly Index was released by the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM).  Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (PMEAC) Non-constitutional, non-permanent and independent body  Functions:  Gives economic advice to the Prime Minister on economic issues like inflation, microfinance, and industrial output.  The council serves to […]

In News Recently, the Union Minister of Commerce & Industry chaired a meeting for the review of the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) initiative of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). What is ONDC? It is a globally first-of-its-kind initiative that aims to democratise digital commerce, moving it from a […]